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Encouraging Job Satisfaction And Teacher Well-Being Through Leadership, Julie K. Ricks

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Abstract

While U.S. schools are constantly hiring teachers, more are choosing to leave the profession. The increase in the exodus of teachers is particularly linked to the lack of teachers’ job satisfaction and well-being. The purpose of this study was to examine how leaders create favorable working conditions to encourage teacher well-being and job satisfaction, as perceived by teachers in rural Texas schools. The exploratory qualitative case study was framed in transformational leadership theory and explored a focus on the connection between leadership practices and teacher job satisfaction and well-being. The study utilized data from semistructured interviews with school administrators …

I Really Try To Model Good Practices: Reflecting On Journal Article Publication From Mid-Career, Margaret K. Merga, Shannon Mason, Julia Morris

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Publishing research in scholarly journals takes up much time and energy for many academics, and the early career phase may be particularly challenging, as researchers navigate the processes and politics of academic publishing for the first time. We previously explored these challenges as early-career researchers in a collaborative autoethnographic study in 2018. Now, 6 years later, we have once again reflected on our shared and divergent experiences, this time from our positions as mid-career researchers, socialised into the world of scholarly publishing and with longer histories of success and failure in scholarly publication. Our critical discussions revealed a continued commitment …

Investigating Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Using Assistive Technology In Teaching Students With Hearing Impairments, Salma Masoud

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aims to investigate Jordanian teachers’ attitudes towards using assistive technology to teach students with impaired hearing. The research was conducted during the academic year 2022-2023, utilizing one data collection tool: an online questionnaire distributed to 347 special education teachers from Al-Amal Schools for the Deaf in Jordan. The data was analyzed using SPSS, with mean, standard deviation, and percentage calculations. The results indicate that teachers have positive attitudes toward the use of assistive technology for students with impaired hearing.

Degree Of Control By Faculty Members Over Their Online Classes At Yarmouk University: A Student Perspective, Khaled Al-Jaraidah, Nouwar Al-Hamad

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to examine the degree to which faculty members at Yarmouk University control their online classes from the students' perspective and to explore the impact of variables such as gender, educational level, and specialization. The study sample consisted of 462 students, selected using a convenience sampling method. The study employed a descriptive survey method, and to achieve its objectives, a questionnaire consisting of 40 items was designed, covering three domains. The results revealed that the degree of control perceived by students regarding faculty members' management of their online classes was high. The study also found statistically significant differences …

Effectiveness Of Creative Supervision Methods In Enhancing Professional Identity Among Trainee Counselors At Yarmouk University, Sanad Al-Baoni, Ahmad Al-Shraifin

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to explore the effectiveness of creative supervision methods in enhancing the professional identity of trainee counselors. The study sample consisted of 30 trainee counselors enrolled in the Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology at the Faculty of Education, Yarmouk University. The participants were randomly assigned to two groups: an experimental group (n = 15), which participated in the supervisory program, and a control group (n = 15), which did not receive any intervention. To achieve the study objectives, the researchers used a professional identity scale to collect and measure data in pre- and post-tests for both groups, …

The Effectiveness Of Education In Achieving Sustainable Development Among Private School Students In Amman And Its Relationship To Enhancing Social Belonging, Mansoor Sa’Adeh, Adnan Al-Ibrahim, Musa Abu Dalboh

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the effectiveness of education in achieving sustainable development among private school students in the University District of Amman and its relationship to enhancing social belonging. The study employed a descriptive correlational methodology, using a questionnaire as the primary data collection tool, which was administered to a sample of 390 teachers, representing 4.3% of the total study population. The sample was selected through a simple random sampling method. The findings revealed that the effectiveness of education in achieving sustainable development among private school students in Amman was high, and the level of social belonging among these …

The Role Of Kindergarten Curriculum In Developing Soft Skills Among Children From The Perspective Of Kindergarten Teachers, Najat Horani

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The present study aimed to explore the role of kindergarten curriculum in developing soft skills among children from the perspective of kindergarten teachers. The researcher adopted a descriptive survey approach and utilized a questionnaire as the primary data collection tool. The study sample consisted of 275 kindergarten teachers from public schools under the Mafraq District Directorate of Education. The results indicated that the role of the kindergarten curriculum in developing children's soft skills was high, with a mean score of 3.76. Furthermore, the findings showed no statistically significant differences at the (α ≤ 0.05) significance level in participants’ assessments based …

The Effectiveness Of The Reciprocal Teaching Strategy In Improving The Learning Of Basic Stage Students From The Perspective Of Islamic Education Teachers, Yousef Samhann

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the effectiveness of the reciprocal teaching strategy in improving the learning of basic stage students from the perspective of Islamic education teachers in public schools under the First Zarqa Directorate of Education. The study adopted a descriptive survey approach, utilizing a questionnaire as the primary data collection tool. The sample consisted of 175 male and female teachers from public schools in the First Zarqa Directorate of Education, selected through a cluster random sampling method. The results indicated that the effectiveness of the reciprocal teaching strategy in improving students' learning, as perceived by Islamic education teachers, …

The Level Of Job Gratitude Among Special Education Teachers In Arab Schools Within The Green Line From The Perspective Of Principals And Teachers, Shereen Azab, Nouwar Al-Hamad

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the level of job gratitude among special education teachers in Arab schools in the Haifa district within the Green Line, from the perspectives of both principals and teachers, and to explore the impact of variables such as gender, academic qualification, job title, and years of experience on this level. The study sample consisted of 348 principals and teachers, selected conveniently. A descriptive survey method was used, and a questionnaire was designed with three domains and distributed electronically. The results of the study showed that the level of job gratitude among special education teachers in Arab …

The Degree Of Servant Leadership Practices Among Educational Supervisors And Its Relationship With Teachers' Professional Development Level In Zarqa Governorate, Morad Samhan

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the degree of educational supervisors' servant leadership practices and their connection to teachers' professional development from the perspective of the supervisors themselves. The researcher used a descriptive correlational method and employed two questionnaires to collect data: the first consisting of 31 items to determine the degree of educational supervisors' servant leadership practices, and the second consisting of 25 items to assess teachers' professional development. The questionnaires were administered to a sample of 88 male and female supervisors. The results showed that the degree of educational supervisors' servant leadership practices, …

Risk Management Among School Principals In Ramtha District And Its Relationship With Organizational Competence From The Teachers' Perspective, Abeer Al-Rshaidat, Saleh Oleimat, Ahmad Najadat

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify risk management practices among school principals in the Ramtha district and their relationship with organizational competence from the teachers' perspective. The researchers used the descriptive correlational survey method, with a questionnaire as the data collection tool. The questionnaire was applied to a sample of 737 male and female teachers, selected through simple random sampling. The results showed that the level of risk management practices among school principals in the Ramtha district was high, and the level of organizational competence was also high. Additionally, there was a moderate positive correlation that was statistically significant at the …

The Role Of Public School Principals In The University District Education Directorate In Enhancing Teachers' Professional Growth From Their Perspective, Nadia Dahbour

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to identify the role of school principals' self-management practices in enhancing teachers' professional growth from their perspective. The study utilized a descriptive method with a questionnaire as the data collection tool. The sample consisted of 275 male and female teachers from public schools in the University District Directorate of Education, selected through simple random sampling. The results showed that school principals' self-management practices in enhancing teachers' professional growth in the University District Directorate of Education, from their perspective, were rated high, with a mean score of 3.85. Additionally, the results indicated that there were statistically significant differences …

The Degree Of Commitment Of Public School Teachers In The Ramtha District To The Ethics Of The Teaching Profession In Light Of Post-Covid Developments From The Perspective Of Principals And Teachers, Reem Al-Batainah, Saleh Oleimat

Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series

This study aimed to assess the degree of commitment of public school teachers in the Ramtha district to the ethics of the teaching profession, considering post-COVID developments from the perspectives of principals and teachers. A descriptive survey method was employed, utilizing a questionnaire as the data collection tool. This was administered to a sample of 347 principals and teachers, selected through simple random sampling. The study's findings indicated a high degree of commitment among public school teachers in the Ramtha district to the teaching profession's ethics post-COVID. Furthermore, no statistically significant differences were found at the significance level (α=0.05) in …

19th Annual Research In The Capitol [Program], March 31, 2025, University Of Northern Iowa. University Honors Program. Iowa State University. Honors Program. University Of Iowa. Honors Program.

Research in the Capitol Programs

Program of research presentations given at the Capitol by students from the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Iowa.

Reform For "These" Kids: Neoliberal Reform, Theorized Target Populations, And Spatial Injustice, Matthew S. Mccluskey, Madhu Narayanan, Erin Milne

Educational Leadership and Policy Faculty Publications and Presentations

Charter schools were originally envisioned as laboratories of innovation, but we have scant empirical evidence of how charter policies and ideas have spread beyond charter walls into the wider educational landscape. The diffusion of knowledge reflects networks of power, and tracing diffusion can unearth the discursive and power dynamics at play. Using a systematic search of publicly-available documents, this study investigated the geographic diffusion of one Charter Management Organization (CMO)—Uncommon Schools—as a case of charter discursive diffusion. Grounded in Critical Policy Analysis (CPA), we found that artifacts were located disproportionately in higher poverty zip codes housing lower percentages of non-Hispanic …

From Standards To Practice: Examining Faculty Intentions Toward The Kctcs Online Quality Framework, Christopher Royse

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A capstone submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the Ernst and Sara Lane Volgenau College of Education at Morehead State University by Christopher Royse on March 31, 2025.

Exploring Student Success At Fresno State – What Is Working? What Did Not Work? And, What Is A Work In Progress?, Bernadette T. Muscat

eJournal of Public Affairs

Over the past decade, Fresno State has engaged in numerous efforts in support of Student Success. Some of these efforts are a result of systemwide initiatives (e.g., Graduation Initiative 2025 and Equity Priorities) while others are developed in response to grants received (e.g., SSEI, PALS, and APLES). We closely examine our extensive data on areas of concern to develop campus pilots with the hope of closing equity gaps and improving student outcomes. This presentation will explore these various efforts and provide an overview of what is working, what did not work, and what remains a work in progress.

Dei From The Perspective Of Racially And Sexually Minority Social Work Students, Ilse Ivonne Trejo, Miguel Gabino Lopez, Annette Clarke Jones, Octavio Ramirez

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

This explanatory sequential mixed-method research study examined the experiences and perspectives of racially and sexually minority social work students enrolled at Fort Hays State University. By integrating both quantitative and qualitative approaches, the study aimed to uncover the unique challenges these students face, such as feelings of belonging, microaggressions, and a lack of culturally competent mentorship. It also highlighted resilience strategies and institutional supports that contribute to their academic and personal success. The findings offer valuable insights for social work educators and administrators seeking to foster more inclusive and supportive environments for minority and sexual students in rural PWIs.

Empowering Special Education Teacher Candidates With Artificial Intelligence (Ai): A Chatbot For Transition Planning Interviews, Sohyun Yang, Jerrie Brooks

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

This project began with developing an AI-powered chatbot using Claude.ai to enhance learning experiences in a master-level special education teacher preparation course. Specifically, the chatbot will be utilized in the course SPED 860: Transition: Early Childhood to Adulthood in Special Education during Spring 2025. The course requires teacher candidates who are currently working as special education teachers to interview a parent and a professional (e.g., general education teacher, special education teacher, related service provider) to develop a transition plan for a student with a disability. By simulating these interviews, the chatbot will act as a proxy for the parent and …

Navigating Communication Challenges And Adaptive Strategies In Young Women With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Study, Aspen Patrick, Addi Campbell, Mallory Tyler, Ran An

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

This study aims to understand the unique communication challenges in

various aspects of life for young women with Autism Spectrum

Disorder (ASD), such as education, career, friendships, romantic

relationships, and everyday activities. Additionally, this research seeks

to uncover the strategies these women use to navigate these challenges

and provide insights or recommendations for speech-language

pathologists (SLPs) based on their lived experiences.

Predicting Battery Efficiency: A Theoretical Approach, Haiti Schafers

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

The Kansas ElectroRally Races continuously demand faster electric vehicles (EV). When designing a vehicle one of the most important components is the battery. This study was designed to find the following; What is the optimal throttle percentage to run a 36V 20Ah (768Wh) LiFePO4 Rechargeable Battery Pack[1].

The optimal throttle percentage was found with methods detailed in a different section. Based on the performance of the older cars this study choose to focus on 50% and 70%, while obtaining other relevant data to further that inference.

Measuring Cosmic Rays With Muon Detectors (Quarknet), Aiden Burton, Jack W. Maseberg

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

We report measurement of atmospheric muon particles originating from cosmic rays. Using four QuarkNet project scintillators in an unstacked geometry, we are counting muons in coincidence with each other. We are currently refurbishing a second detector apparatus and will soon be capable of measuring coincidence events for larger shower surface areas using a total of eight scintillators.

Stride And Succeed: A Pilot Study For Walking Meetings In The College Classroom, Derek Mesa, Jessica Phelan, Rachel Dolechek

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

This pilot study explores the feasibility and enjoyment of incorporating walking meetings into college classrooms to reduce sedentary behavior and enhance learning. College students often experience prolonged periods of inactivity during lectures, which can hinder alertness and concentration. Walking has been linked to improved mental health, creativity, concentration, memory, and executive function. The study involved 31 students from Business Communication and Health and Human Performance courses, who participated in walking meetings facilitated by their instructors. Data were collected via a survey, which included demographic questions, enjoyment ratings, and feasibility assessments. Results indicated high levels of enjoyment and productivity during walking …

The Impact Of Anthropogenic Infrastructure On Avian Reproductive Success: A Study Of House Wrens In Proximity To Highways, Nana-Esi Irie Hanson, Medhavi Ambardar

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

Road infrastructure has multifaceted effects on bird populations, influencing various aspects of their ecology and behaviour. I investigated the impact of road infrastructure, particularly highways, on the reproductive success of House Wrens (Troglodytes aedon) in a rural area. I compared the reproductive success of House Wrens in sites close to a major highway (Sternberg Museum Nature Trail) with sites located farther away (along Big Creek) in Hays, KS. I hypothesized that House Wrens near highways would exhibit lower reproductive success. I recorded metrics of reproductive success, traffic volumes, and noise levels. House wrens at the Big Creek site had higher …

Experimenting With Machine Learning Using Diabetes Datasets, Wyatt Mcdonnell, Hongbiao Zeng

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

The purpose of this research is to understand how to implement machine learning in a practical scenario. There were two diabetes datasets[5][6] used for testing the machine learning models. These datasets contain information relevant to a person’s health, as well as whether that subject had diabetes. I used a total of four models, and three of those models were manually programmed. The model which was not manually programmed was used for comparison with a similar model. This research directly compares and shows the factors which affect the efficiency of each machine learning model.

The Urgency Of Instituting Systemic Cybersecurity Curriculum Within Stem At Secondary Educational Levels In Preparation For Postsecondary Institutions., Robert Spencer

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

Over the last 20 years, many secondary institutions have made advances developing curriculum defined as “STEM (Science, Engineering and Mathematics)” in order to ensure secondary students are eligible to apply as well excel in technology degree programs at the college and university levels. Although various initiatives exist, there are studies however, which allude to a great possibility that there will be a lack of cybersecurity professionals filling present day and anticipated future positions. Despite a large number of federal and educational enhancements there is need for additional research regarding instituting overall systemic processes and curriculum which supports secondary student transition …

Enhancing Research Ethics And Interview Methodology For Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Ran An, Mallory Tyler, Aspen Patrick, Addi Campbell

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

Recent autism research emphasizes the importance of ethical, inclusive, and participatory methodologies that center the voices and lived experiences of autistic individuals. However, traditional qualitative approaches often reflect neurotypical norms, limiting their sensitivity to diverse communication styles and marginalizing participants with high support needs. This methodological proposal outlines an inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming framework adopted in a qualitative study on individuals with autism spectrum disorder. This approach is based on person-centered ethics and participatory principles, and it integrates values from autism self-advocacy communities.

Crispr-Induced Mutagenesis Of Arabidopsis Thaliana Gene Apetala3, Hazel Frans, Tara Phelps-Durr

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

This project aims to create CRISPR-CAS9 mutations in the APETELA3 (AP3) gene of the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana. AP3 is a class B gene critical to the petal and stamen development of Arabidopsis flowers. AP3 is defined in a MADS domain, which binds directly to DNA and may be responsible for the expression of the CaRG-box genes. AP3 works in conjunction with PISTILLATA (PI), AGAMOUS (AG), APETALA1 (AP1), and SEPALLATA (SEP) genes to specify the development in the second and third whorls of the flower. While several alleles of AP3 already exist, these alleles are strong alleles that knockout gene …

The Efficacy Of Informal Mindfulness Practices Towards Enhancing Psychological Well-Being And Life Satisfaction Among College Students, Tianhui Xie, Carol Patrick

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

Embarking in an era marked by innovation and progression, US college students frequently encounter psychological challenges related to intense academic pressure and socialization. Informal mindfulness practices have been suggested to be capable of reducing stress levels, state mindfulness, study engagement, and psychological well-being. While prior research has investigated the efficacy of informal contemplative practice in various daily settings, no study has specifically examined skincare as a potential form of informal contemplative practice. This study aims to measure the efficacy of integrating informal mindfulness practices with skincare practices to enhance psychological well-being, life satisfaction, and state mindfulness among US college students. …

Can We Just Talk, Reesa G. Williams

SACAD: Scholarly Activities

Our goal is to promote more information about Can We Just Talk (CWJT). CWJT is a non prophet organization to address the problems of loneliness, mental health issues, societal disconnections and difficulty of talking to people who hold differing perspectives. CWJT is open to the community where you get to listen to different speakers each week . It provides a free support system where people can then have meaningful conversations about the topic and help people process their feelings in a constructive way.